India brush aside Australia, win record fourth Under-19 Cricket World Cup title

India defeated Australia by eight wickets to win the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup title for a record fourth time, at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, on Saturday. (AFP)

Updated on: Feb 03, 2018 3:28 PM IST

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India defeated Australia by eight wickets to win the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup title for a record fourth time, at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, on Saturday. (AFP)

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Australia won the toss and opted to bat, but Ishan Porel (R) struck twice for India to put them under pressure early on. (AFP)

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Kamlesh Nagarkoti (L) removed Australian captain Jason Sangha to pile on the pressure. (AFP)

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It was Jonathan Merlo (R) who revived Australia’s innings with a crucial 76. (AFP)

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Shiva Singh (R) and Anukul Roy got two wickets each to help India restrict Australia to 216. (AFP)

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India's Manjot Kalra combined with skipper Prithvi Shaw, then later with Shubman Gill and Harvik Desai, as he led India’s response with a composed knock. (AFP)

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Kalra completed his century towards the end as India comfortably won by eight wickets. (AFP)

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With the victory, India have finished their campaign at the tournament with a 100% win record. (AFP)

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This is India’s fourth Under-19 Cricket World Cup title, the highest by any country. (AFP)

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The loss denied Australia the chance to win their fourth title. (AFP)

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Cash prizes have been announced for the players and the coaching staff by the BCCI after the win. (AFP)